Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2025
95
Score
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2021. On Apr 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 11 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 26 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 11, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT WARMING BOX EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATED BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATUREOVER 135F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.
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Apr 4, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER: LOBSTER TAIL AT 71.2F, LAMB CHOPS RANGING 45.6F-48.2F, CATFISH RANGING FROM 53.4-57.3F, CHICKEN AT 68.8F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 470 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $1,670.22 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN DISH AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT OR COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE WATER TO HANDSINK, PIC RESTORED HOT & COLD WATER . NOW HANDSINK IN DISH HAS COLD & HOT WATER BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: SUNNY SIDE EGGS AND POACHED EGGS ON BRUNCH MENU). FACILITY HAS USE OF ELECTRONIC MENUS DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS (PRINT AND ELECTRONIC). (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CANS OF ARESOLE FLYING INSECT KILLER AT BAR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCONTINUE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-15 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10 AT BAR, 5 IN FRONT PREP, 10 IN REAR PREP, 5 IN DISHWASHING AREA, 5 IN FOOD PREP AREA, 5 IN REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, 15 BEHIND SODA MACHINE AREA & DRY STORAGE. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN QUAT SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2596190 CONDUCTED ON 6/12/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#35) 3-501.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON FOLLOWING ITEMS SALMON, CATFISH AND CHICKEN THAWING IN FOOD GRADE BUCKETS ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES. (#55) 6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AND DISH AREA ON ESPECIALLY ALONG WITH WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. (#55) 6-501.11 NOTED MISSING DOOR AT MECHINAL/ MAT/ CHEMICAL STOREROOM IN REAR PREP BY FRIGHT ELEVATOR IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN (#55) 6-501.11 NOTED FLOOR TILE CRACKED AND BROKEN IN NEED OF GROUT IN REAR PREP, DISH AND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE. (#56) 6-202.11 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIEDS IN REAR FOOD PREP, AND DISHWASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. (#56) 6-303.11 OBSERVED WALK IN COOLERS LIGHT NOT WORKING AND LIGHTS IN HOOD SYSTEM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN (#56) 4-202.18 OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM WITH MISSING AND BROKEN FILTERS & EXCESSIVE AMOIUNT OF DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#60
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT WARMING BOX EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATED BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATUREOVER 135F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH RACKS BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Jun 14, 2024
Reinspection
14 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE (UTENSILS) SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP SERVICE COOLER THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PREP TABLE IN DISH AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS, BOTTOM OF SAID PREP TABLE FULL OF RUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AND DISH AREA ON ESPECIALLY ALONG WITH WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSEVED WALK IN FREEZER MISSING FAN IN CONDENSER UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED IN DISH AREA UNDER SPRAYER SINK WALL SURFACE IS PEELING AND DRYWALL IS EXPOSED WITH BLACK SLIMY LIKE SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WALK IN COOLER CONDENSING UNIT LEAKING FROM FAN INTO FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED TWO DEEP FRYER UNITS IN REAR PREP WIHT EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND PLASTIC CUTLERY, MANAGER INDICATED THEY ARE UNREPAIRABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING DOOR AT MECHINAL/ MAT/ CHEMICAL STOREROOM IN REAR PREP BY FRIGHT ELEVATOR IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR TILE CRACKED AND BROKEN IN BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIEDS IN REAR FOOD PREP, AND DISHWASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLERS LIGHT NOT WORKING AND LIGHTS IN HOOD SYSTEM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM WITH EXCESSIVE AMOIUNT OF DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN DISREPAIR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY (SLOW DRAINING), WATER RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT (BASIN) BACKUP INSIDE ANOTHER COMPARTMENT (BASIN) WHEN RELEASED INSIDE SINK. OBSERVED BAR AREA ALSO CONVEYING SEWAGE FROM FOLLOWING AREAS; BEHIND WINE COOLER, 1 OUT OF 2 HAND SINKS IS NOT DRAINING, AND ICE BOX DRAIN ALSO CONVEYING SEWAGE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10 AT BAR, 5 IN FRONT PREP, 10 IN REAR PREP, 5 IN DISHWASHING AREA, 5 IN FOOD PREP AREA, 5 IN REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, 15 BEHIND SODA MACHINE AREA & DRY STORAGE. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON FOLLOWING ITEMS SALMON, CATFISH AND CHICKEN THAWING IN FOOD GRADE BUCKETS ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE (UTENSILS) SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP SERVICE COOLER THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PREP TABLE IN DISH AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS, BOTTOM OF SAID PREP TABLE FULL OF RUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUS PAN UNDER 3 COMP SINK, 3RD WASH BASIN WITH SEVERE LEAK FROM PLUMBING CONNECTIONS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AND DISH AREA ON ESPECIALLY ALONG WITH WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED IN DISH AREA UNDER SPRAYER SINK WALL SURFACE IS PEELING AND DRYWALL IS EXPOSED WITH BLACK SLIMY LIKE SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WALK IN COOLER CONDENSING UNIT LEAKING FROM FAN INTO FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSEVED WALK IN FREEZER MISSING FAN IN CONDENSER UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED TWO DEEP FRYER UNITS IN REAR PREP WIHT EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND PLASTIC CUTLERY, MANAGER INDICATED THEY ARE UNREPAIRABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING DOOR AT MECHINAL/ MAT/ CHEMICAL STOREROOM IN REAR PREP BY FRIGHT ELEVATOR IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR TILE CRACKED AND BROKEN IN NEED OF GROUT IN REAR PREP, DISH AND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM WITH MISSING AND BROKEN FILTERS & EXCESSIVE AMOIUNT OF DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIEDS IN REAR FOOD PREP, AND DISHWASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLERS LIGHT NOT WORKING AND LIGHTS IN HOOD SYSTEM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HOT WATER FAUCET AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISREPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 11, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVICE SINK WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE OF STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 30, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING GREENS, DEVILED EGGS, TURKEY AND CANDIED YAMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 33 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT BAR AND PREP AREA DIRECTLY BEHIND BAR. NOTED FLIES ON STICKY SUBSTANCES INSIDE ROLLING CARTS, ON ALL EQUIPMENT SURFACES AND FLYING INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF STICKY FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL ROLLING CARTS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND ALL BEVERAGE DISPENSERS' NOZZLES IN PREP BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVICE SINK WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOLING WATER UNDERNEATH COOLING UNITS IN BAR PREA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE OF STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 20, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BAR PANTRY AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. COS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER IN FRONT BAR AREA DID NOT CONTAIN A WASH SOLUTION OF SOAP OR OTHER CLEANINING AGENT ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. MANAGER ADDED CLEANING AGENT TO DISHWASHER DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK. SIGN WAS INSTALLED DURING INSPECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND PREP TABLES IN SOUTH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Jul 13, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Mar 24, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Found 2 large tubs each 20 lbs of sausage gumbo and greens soup with chicken stock at temp ranging 50.3-51.6f. Items placed in walk-in cooler a day before. instructed manager to hold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $200.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: improper cooling methods. found TCS foods ( sausage gumbo ) stored in large containers (20 quart) to cool down in walk-in cooler. instructed manager to break down food in smaller portions to facilitate the cooling down process. priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.
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Jan 19, 2022
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OPEN EMPLOYEES DRINKS AT PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY OR WITH A LID.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES CLOTHING STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO SIGNAGE FOR MASK AND VACCINE REQUIRMENT AT FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO POST. ( NO CITATION )
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR MASK AND VACCINE CARD REQUIRMENT ENFORCEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. ( NO CITATION )
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO SIGNAGE FOR MASK AND VACCINE REQUIRMENT IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST. ( NO CITATION )
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Dec 1, 2021
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SIDE OF THE BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM WITHOUT HOT WATER. MUST REPAIR SINK TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT A MINIMUM 100 F AND MAXIMUM 120 F.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR NOT DRAINING AND THE SLUSHIE MACHINE AREA (ROOM BEHIND THE BAR) HANDWASHING SINK IN DISREPAIR; SINK HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE WALL. EMPLOYEES ARE CURRENTLY USING A WORKING HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR BOTH SINKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A THICK LAYER OF SODA POP RESIDUE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE SLUSHI MACHINE AREA BEHIND THE BAR.. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES ALONG THE WALLBASE NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TILES AND REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE CURRENTLY BEING USED TO SEAL THE FLOORING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Sep 28, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 24, 2021
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE CURRENTLY TURNED OFF. MUST TURN ON ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN IS NOT OPERATING. MUST PROVIDE MINIMUM FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSIL IN DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND THE RIGHT SINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM WITHOUT HOT WATER. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES; MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: THE FIRST HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR EXCEEDS THAT MAX HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAX OF 120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE BAR HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES CAPABLE OF TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION AND ITEMS NOT RELATED TO THE FACILITY'S OPERATION MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE BAR COUNTER HAS A PORTION MADE UP OF UNFINISHED WOOD. MUST SEAL WOOD OR PROVIDE NONABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE SODA GUN IN THE BAR AREA IS MISSING THE DRAIN HOSE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTIPLE CEILING TILES MISSING IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Sep 16, 2021
License
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE CURRENTLY TURNED OFF. MUST TURN ON ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BAR IS NOT OPERATING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT MACHINE NEEDS TO BE IN WORKING CONDITION AND SANITIZING ACCORDING TO DATA PLATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN IS NOT OPERATING. MUST PROVIDE MINIMUM FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSIL IN DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT BAR AND AT THE SLUSHIE PREPARATION AREA WHERE THE SPACEMAN FROZEN DRINK MACHINE IS LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE REAR KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES CAPABLE OF TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE SLUSHIE MACHINE IN REAR BAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN, APPROVED METHOD (AND DEMONSTRATE) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST HAVE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE WOMENS AND EMPLOYEE UNISEX RESTROOMS NEED COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION AND ITEMS NOT RELATED TO THE FACILITY'S OPERATION MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE WALLS OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. FOUND A MISSING PIECE OF TILE FLOORING IN THE BAR AREA. FOUND WALL PEELING OFF THE BASEBOARD NEAR THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. FOUND MULTIPLE CEILING TILES MISSING IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley on file is from Apr 11, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 26 times, more than any other issue at Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley.
Has Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley is inspected around four times per year on average.
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